Club leaders met with Kyle Markel, owner of Kyle’s Bike Shop, several times over the last half of 2014. These meetings with Markel resulted in the merger. “It’s my goal to enable the Orlando Runners and Riders (ORR) to remain a separate group but allow them all the benefits of being part of our team.” Markel said. “I guess you could say they will be a division within Team KBS.”

Every effort has been made to smooth the transition for ORR / Hourglass Cycling team members.